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Why is she have sleep problems at 4 years old when she never had them before?

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My daughter is 4.5 years old, and she has always been a great sleeper. Would go to sleep by herself once tucked in, didn't need for anyone to stay with her, and would only wake-up if she wasn't feeling good or that odd trip to pipi. Now, every night, she says she doesn't want to go to sleep & wakes-up 4-5 times at night. When we ask her what is wrong, she just says that she is affraid. Is this normal? Any advice on how to get rid of her fears?

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I really appreciate the answer! She has a night light, and a blankie she sleeps with since baby. I'm just concerned why now she is afraid as before she wasn't and there hasn't been any changes in her environment...

I had something similar happen. I would try the following: have her sleep with a stuffed animal, use a low light night light (orange LED), turn a small fan on in her room at night. Also, playing lullaby music at bedtime and letting the CD run itself out also helps.

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